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Villa's Taekwondo

4.9 ★★★★★ 69 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Los Angeles, California

Taekwondo school Olympic / WT Free trial Kids & teens Sparring Competition team

Style / system: Olympic / World Taekwondo — based on the school's own site and student reviews. Taekwondo systems (Olympic/World Taekwondo, ITF, and ATA/Songahm) differ in forms, sparring rules, and tournaments; if lineage matters to you, confirm it with the school. ATA vs WT vs ITF, explained →

Plan your first class

  • Free trial or intro class most schools welcome new students with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
  • Kids & teens classes kids and teens taekwondo classes — built around discipline, focus, confidence, and anti-bully skills
  • Sparring sparring classes, from Olympic-style to point sparring — controlled, gear-on training that builds timing and confidence at your own pace
  • Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule villastaekwondo.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (323) 253-5451

Hours

Monday 4:30–9:45 PM
Tuesday 4:30–9:45 PM
Wednesday 4:30–9:45 PM
Thursday 4:30–9:45 PM
Friday 4:30–9:45 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, belt tests, and tournaments — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Taekwondo classes on the schedule at Villa's Taekwondo, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 19 mentions

“I can’t thank Master Gus Master Damian and the entire Villa’s team enough for the incredible impact they’ve had on my daughter.”

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🥊 Sparring 2 mentions

“There is no wonder why Villa's Taekwondo is rated the number one Sparring school in the nation.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“Great place to take your kids to learn self defense and get them moving and exercise”

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Other martial arts here

Taekwondo schools are often multi-discipline. Here's what else students mention training under the same roof at Villa's Taekwondo — mined from their reviews and the school's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense

“Great place to take your kids to learn self defense and get them moving and exercise”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the school's own info — they show what students have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want hapkido, karate, or judo alongside your taekwondo, confirm the current schedule with the school.

What students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 69 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert masters & instructors 4 mentions

“Master Gus and Master Damian are highly skilled and knowledgeable instructors who genuinely care about the development of each student.”

🤝 friendly, family atmosphere 11 mentions

“We were a little nervous at first since we were coming from another school, but it didn’t take long to realize that Villas isn’t just a school—it’s a family.”

📘 strong forms & technique 3 mentions

“If you wish to walk the path of true martial arts in all its forms (mental, physical, social, competitve, non competitive etc.”

🧒 strong kids program 4 mentions

“Master Gus and Master Damian have made such a positive impact on our son. His confidence, discipline, and skill have grown so much since joining.”

competition & tournament success 5 mentions

“We transferred from another school and competition team about two years ago, and we truly couldn’t be happier with our decision.”

certified & recognized school 21 mentions

“With the leadership of Master Gus and Master Damian Villa we are hopeful that our son will become a World Champion and a future Olympian.”

From the reviews

Villa's TKD is an excellent privately owned dojang that is committed to their students and athletes. My son started here nine years ago when he was slightly under five years old.

★★★★★ — Jorge, Jun 2024

I've never met a champion who happened to be one by chance... Villa's numerous champions have all achieved their triumphs via the guidance and caring of Master Gus, Mrs. Blanca, All Belt Mentors and especially their dedicated parents.

★★★★★ — Immanuel, Jul 2019

The teachers are amazing with so much patience and professionalism. Our son is learning taekwondo, respect for others, following directions, and above all Enjoying every minute of his class. 🎉

★★★★★ — Casa, May 2018

One of the best schools in the nation! They produced champions in the US and Mexico. You can't beat their fairness, honest and their hard work they put into Taekwondo.

★★★★★ — Chee, May 2016

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Your first taekwondo class at Villa's Taekwondo

Nervous about walking into a taekwondo school for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good instructors expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic stances, blocks, and kicks with a partner or on pads — not hard sparring. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: loose athletic wear you can move in (or a dobok if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the floor. What to bring: water and a positive attitude — many schools lend a loaner dobok for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll get your own dobok and belt, and sparring gear (mouthguard, headgear, and guards) once you begin sparring. Sparring eases in gradually, once your fundamentals and forms are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the instructor. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.

Taekwondo is a martial art and a contact sport. Ease in, listen to your instructors, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Villa's Taekwondo

6535 Whittier Blvd, Los Angeles, CA90022

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